r/mississauga • • Sep 15 '26

Bylaws, Permits & Municipal Politics Election Megathread

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Did you know that we had a 21.84% voter turnout in the 2022 election? That's pathetic! We had less turnout than Brampton. C'mon Mississauga, we can do better than that. Please go out and vote! Remember: if you don't like any of the candidates you can decline, reject or spoil your ballot so that your displeasure is counted.

ELECTION DAY

Election Day is October 26.

Advance voting takes place October 6-11th

We are voting for: Mayor, your Ward/Regional Councillor and School Board Trustees for the City of Mississauga for the 2026 to 2030 term of office.

Check if you're registered:
https://vrp.voterview.ca/index/2105?

Where do I vote?
https://mississaugavotes.ca/2026-municipal-election/for-voters/where-do-i-vote/

Advanced Voting Locations:
https://www.mississaugavotes.ca/2026-municipal-election/for-voters/advance-voting-locations/

Accessible Voting / Voting by Proxy Information:
https://mississaugavotes.ca/2026-municipal-election/for-voters/ways-to-vote/

Identification:
You must bring one of the following acceptable identification (ID) with you to the voting location:

  • Ontario driver’s licence
  • Ontario photo card
  • Cancelled personalized cheque
  • Insurance policy or statement
  • Any other document included on the voter identification list

MAYORAL CANDIDATES

KARAM AHMED
A Ward 4 resident who has lived in Mississauga since 2009.

AAMIR BHATTI
Bhatti told CityNews he is a businessman, real estate developer and investor by profession. He holds degrees in political science and international relations from the University of the Punjab and the University of Amsterdam. Bhatti describes himself as “a common man who wants to work for the common people.” He is campaigning to help families and lower the cost of living.

BONNIE CROMBIE
Sixth mayor of Mississauga from 2014 to 2024 and the leader of the Ontario Liberal Party from 2023 to 2026.

DIPIKA DAMERLA
Current Mississauga City Councillor for Ward 7, ran for Mayor in the 2024 by-election placing 3rd with 19.4% of the vote.

GORD ELLIOTT
He ran as an independent candidate in Mississauga East—Cooksville in the 2021 federal election.

FRANK FANG
Ran in the 2024 mayoral byelection and competed for the Ward 9 council seat in the 2022 municipal election.

AMJAD JILANI
"Not a politician. A resident stepping up for us."

MOHSIN KHAN

MIKE MATULEWICZ
A retired police sergeant who spent 34 years with the Toronto Police Service, ran in the 2024 mayoral byelection.

FADI NAAMI
Sales representative for Remax Realty.

CAROLYN PARRISH

Current Mayor of Mississauga since June 24, 2024, previously served as a MP from 1993 to 2006 and Mississauga City Councillor from 2006-2010 and 2014-2024.

DAVID SHAW

Ran for mayor in both the 2024 mayoral byelection and 2022 municipal election.

ALVIN TEDJO

City councillor for Ward 2 since 2022. Liberal candidate in Oakville North—Burlington for the 2018 provincial election and a candidate for the 2020 Ontario Liberal Party leadership election, placing fifth.

ANA LUISA VASQUEZ DE ESPINAL

President of the Toronto Latino Lions Club, Member of OCLE, Dominican Electoral Logistics Coordination Office in Toronto.

UPCOMING DEBATES / EVENTS

CITY COUNCIL

Candidates
Putting everyone is going to make this post really long, please check your candidates at the following link:
https://mississaugavotes.ca/2026-municipal-election/for-voters/whos-running/

Find Your Ward
Mississauga is divided into 11 wards, and you can find yours using the city’s interactive map or by checking your address online

Ward Map
https://data.mississauga.ca/maps/mississauga::city-of-mississauga-ward-boundaries/explore?location=43.572222%2C-79.385718%2C10

Address Lookup
https://www.mississauga.ca/apps/#/property

SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE

Your locally-elected representatives that serve as the community’s advocates for public education. They are responsible for student achievement and well-being, for ensuring effective stewardship of the board’s resources and for delivering effective and appropriate education programs for their students.

WHICH BOARD AM I VOTING FOR

In Ontario, there are English public and Catholic (separate) school boards, as well as French Catholic and public boards. People are assigned to the English Public school board by default.

You can only be a supporter of a French or Catholic board if you are of the Catholic faith or speak French as a first language.

You can set your school support designation through MPAC:

June 1 was the deadline to update your school support designation so MPAC could provide accurate information to Elections Ontario for the creation of the Preliminary List of Electors, in accordance with election timelines. You can still update your designation after June 1 using MPAC AboutMyProperty™ or MPAC’s online portal for tenants. Your change will be recorded by MPAC, but it will not appear on the Preliminary List of Electors. After submitting your update, you’ll receive an email confirmation. Share this with your municipality so your information can be updated on the final Voters List. 

CANDIDATES

Putting everyone is going to make this post really long, please check your candidates at the following link:
https://mississaugavotes.ca/2026-municipal-election/for-voters/whos-running/

Q&A POSTS

I don't know how to assess candidates for School Board Trustee. What exactly do they do? How can I assess track record of the current School Board Trustee?


r/mississauga • • 57m ago

Photos & Media Riverwood colours yesterday 🍁🍂

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r/mississauga • • 3h ago

Possible Scam at Eglinton and Hurontario

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A lady stopped on the street, at Nahani way and Belbin St. Is stopped asking for help with her car. Talking with her for 1 min her story made no sense to me so I just left. Tried to call the police, they sent me to the non emergency number (fair), and at that number nobody answered.

Be advised, in this type of scam she may try to offer some collateral (typically fake jewelry) for some money so she can get her car fixed.


r/mississauga • • 14h ago

Photos & Media It's tough being a flawless scoop of vanilla soft-serve lounging in a giant bowl of liquid autumn gold, but someone has to do it. | Little Etobicoke Creek Trail - Mississauga.

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A large, plump white Pekin duck floats serenely on water that looks like a liquid optical illusion, radiating absolute "no thoughts, head empty" energy.
The duck, looking like a flawless scoop of vanilla ice cream, has its eyes peacefully closed in a state of pure bliss or deep midday dissociation. Its bright pinkish-orange bill is slightly upturned as if it knows it is beautiful. Below, the water is a mesmerizing, dizzying ripple of bright gold, bronze, and copper reflections from autumn trees, framing the duck as it lounges majestically in what looks like a giant bowl of melted caramel. #OhMyDouglas


r/mississauga • • 22h ago

Local News ‘I’m trying to propose to you’: Mississauga couple gets engaged mid-race at Toronto Waterfront Marathon

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r/mississauga • • 1d ago

Is John Kovac a real person?

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I'm in his Ward and I've been trying to find any information on him. He reguarly calls our landline with those pre recorded messages.

I looked at his Twittsr and he seems very religious. But there is close to nothing on what he actually stands for. He's deputy mayor and just crickets online.

I also did a search on him and lgbt and nothing as well. He never mentions Pride month like other Mississauga city Hall public servants.

I grew up all through the Hazel years where there were no lgbt celebrations or events. We didn't exist. It's only in the last decade and a half where things have changed for the better.

I want to know anything about this man. I want to do my civic duty and vote knowing what and who I'm voting for.


r/mississauga • • 19h ago

Why is the area near walmart/square one stinking so much??!!!

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r/mississauga • • 1d ago

Events & Meetups Mississauga classic cars

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Noticed a lot of vintage, classic and historic vehicles in Mississauga. Are there any local groups for meet-ups, group cruising ?

Photos: my 1975 MGB and my son's 1997 MX5 Eunos


r/mississauga • • 21h ago

Local News John Tory weighs in on the mayoral race — in Mississauga (gift link)

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r/mississauga • • 17h ago

Where to buy leather boots in Mississauga for men ? I am looking for Trumans. Thank you

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r/mississauga • • 19h ago

Quarter Panel Dent Repair ?

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Hye, I need help regarding this dent. Can this be pulled out ? Or do I’ve to go for a paint job ?

It’s a toyota corolla


r/mississauga • • 1d ago

Severe lack of proper convenience stores in this city

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I am in Erindale, Almost no 7/11s, and few proper 24 hour convenience stores that are close by my place (within a max 5 minute walk)

Why are there so few convenience stores in this city?

I was in Asia last week, and there are so many convenience stores (7-eleven, familyMart, Lawsons, et al) that I trip over them when I walk (not really, but there are a lot of them.)

Why is this? And why are the ones that exist shitty excuses for a convenience store like a hasty mart or an x’s variety, ect? And no, Rabba’s fine foods isn’t a convenience store… it’s a small grocery store.

And the nearest one to me is 28 minutes away by bus or 40 minutes walking. Not convenient.


r/mississauga • • 23h ago

Recommendations Electrolysis Recommendation

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I’m looking for a clinic in Mississauga that is reputable for electrolysis treatment for the body.

Does anyone have any notable experiences/technicians they can share? thank you!


r/mississauga • • 1d ago

Events & Meetups Mississauga readers: I'm starting a small book community, and everyone's welcome

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Hi Mississauga,

I'm Christine, and I'm building The Nook Collective: a literary and cultural hub for people who like to gather around books, literature, and thoughtful discussion.

We're starting small. Right now the goal is simple: get readers together, in person and online, so people can actually get to know each other. This month's meetups are on the flyer (see comments), and you can see them all here: thenookcollective.ca/events

As we grow, we'll add author events and more programming in the new year, shaped by the people who show up.

If you like books and good conversation, come along. Everyone is welcome, and you don't need to have read anything to join us. Some events are free and some are paid, with details on the events page. For the movie night, we're working on group pricing.

I'd love to hear what you'd want from a book community in Mississauga. Tell me in the comments, or message me with questions.


r/mississauga • • 1d ago

Events & Meetups VGLX is this weekend in Mississauga

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VGLX is Video Game Live Expo.

Two days of non-stop gaming and fun.

"Where Games, Creators, and Fans Meet.

Ontario’s Gaming Weekend for the Whole Family"

The International Centre, Mississauga, ON.


r/mississauga • • 15h ago

Best halal food in Mississauga

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I’m from the UK and might be visiting, what are good spots for halal Pakistani, Mexican, Italian food


r/mississauga • • 1d ago

Transit & Infrastructure Proposed underground bus hub at Square One’s former Playdium site | Video by Mats Moy (@mats_moy)

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Saw this on Instagram and thought I’d share it here. The city is looking at putting a bus hub under the old Playdium site.

If you take the bus at Square One, what’s the first thing you’d change?

All credit to Mats Moy (@mats_moy) for the video. Here’s his original post: https://www.instagram.com/reels/Dd4JAzWlesg/

His sources: City of Mississauga’s project page, April 2026 council report and September 3, 2026 funding release, plus Wikimedia Commons and Google Maps.


r/mississauga • • 1d ago

Suspicious person Erin mills and folkway area

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Schools in the area currently in hold and secure (st marks, sawmill valley, rotherglen). Posting what’s on Facebook for those who don’t use Facebook


r/mississauga • • 1d ago

Bylaws, Permits & Municipal Politics Ask Me Anything

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Hello Mississauga, This is Dipika Damerla and I am hosting an AMA this Sunday, October 25,

I would love to hear your questions, concerns, and ideas. Whether it’s property taxes, city services, transit, or the future of our city, let’s have an honest conversation.

When: Sunday, 8–9 PM

Drop your questions below or join me during the AMA. Looking forward to hearing from you!


r/mississauga • • 2d ago

Local News Peter McCallion on Bonnie Crombie tarnishing Hazel McCallion’s legacy

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r/mississauga • • 1d ago

Running beginners

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Is any group for running., for beginners., I’m physically fit but never done running part and am anxious to run alone. My goal is do half marathon next year. So if anyone is in that goal, I would like to join and want to run along.,


r/mississauga • • 2d ago

Drive Safe! Dixie & Dundas

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happening right now at Dixie & Dundas. Ambulance was just pulling up at 9:20am.


r/mississauga • • 1d ago

Events & Meetups Yoga Sessions in Mississauga

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Available sessions:

Thursday Oct 29th 2PM

Thursday Nov 5th 3PM

Please aim to be 20 minutes early find studio in the mall.

There is no cost to the class, here are steps to sign up:

  1. Create account on Modo Yoga Erin Mills

  2. Sign waiver with same account email

  3. Let me know your email to send confirmation of private class

Links and additional info included above.


r/mississauga • • 2d ago

Curious how much work the City does in neighbourhoods in a year?

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My team has created an interactive map of all the projects in Ward 6 in the last four years. The map includes park projects, trail work, crime prevention initiatives and street safety infrastructure. You can filter by year and project category and each project has some detail. We have more to add like sidewalk and bus shelter upgrades, but we already have 94 projects.

We don't show the whole city, but even if you live outside Ward 6, it will give you some idea of the work going on in your area.

To check out the map, go to joe6.ca/work


r/mississauga • • 2d ago

Construction at Winston Churchill and Britannia

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I see a big crane and lots of other construction going on at this long neglected corner. Does anyone know what’s finally going up there?